Phenylbutazone vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 68,423.0× as often as Phenylbutazone in April 2025 — 68,423 items versus 1 in England.
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Phenylbutazone · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenylbutazone versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenylbutazone · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2025
| Measure | Phenylbutazone | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2025 | 1 | 68,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 715,216 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2025 | £7 | £338,729 |
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